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    An algebraic expression is a mathematical formula using numbers, variables, and mathematical operations. The document provides examples of algebraic expressions and their terms. It also explains how to simplify expressions using the distributive property and by combining like terms. Finally, it demonstrates how to evaluate an expression by substituting specific values for the variables.

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    An algebraic expression is a mathematical formula using numbers, variables, and mathematical operations. The document provides examples of algebraic expressions and their terms. It also explains how to simplify expressions using the distributive property and by combining like terms. Finally, it demonstrates how to evaluate an expression by substituting specific values for the variables.

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    Algebraic Expressions

    An algebraic expression is a collection of real


    numbers, variables, grouping symbols and
    operation symbols.

    Here are some examples of algebraic expressions.




    ( ) 2 7 ,
    7
    5
    3
    1
    , 4 , 7 5
    2
    + x xy x x
    Consider the example:
    The terms of the expression are separated by addition.
    There are 3 terms in this example and they are
    .

    The coefficient of a variable term is the real number
    factor. The first term has coefficient of 5. The second
    term has an unwritten coefficient of 1.

    The last term , -7, is called a constant since there is no
    variable in the term.

    7 5
    2
    + x x
    7 , , 5
    2
    x x
    Distributive Property

    a ( b + c ) = ba + ca

    To simplify some expressions we may
    need to use the Distributive Property

    Do you remember it?

    Distributive Property
    Examples
    Example 1: 6(x + 2)
    Distribute the 6.

    6 (x + 2) = x(6) + 2(6)
    = 6x + 12


    Example 2: -4(x 3)
    Distribute the 4.

    -4 (x 3) = x(-4) 3(-4)
    = -4x + 12
    Like Terms
    Like terms are terms with the same
    variables raised to the same power.

    Hint: The idea is that the variable part of
    the terms must be identical for them to be
    like terms.
    Examples
    Like Terms
    5x , -14x

    -6.7xy , 02xy

    The variable factors are
    identical.
    Unlike Terms
    5x , 8y



    The variable factors are
    not identical.
    2 2
    8 , 3 xy y x
    Combining Like Terms
    Recall the Distributive Property
    a (b + c) = b(a) +c(a)
    To see how like terms are combined use the
    Distributive Property in reverse.
    5x + 7x = x (5 + 7)
    = x (12)
    = 12x
    Example
    All that work is not necessary every time.
    Simply identify the like terms and add their
    coefficients.

    4x + 7y x + 5y = 4x x + 7y +5y
    = 3x + 12y

    Collecting Like Terms Example

    3 13 16
    terms. like Combine
    3 13 3 4 12 4
    terms. the Reorder
    3 3 12 4 13 4
    2
    2 2
    2 2
    + +
    + + +
    + + +
    y x x
    y x x x x
    x x x y x
    Both Skills
    This example requires both the Distributive
    Property and combining like terms.
    5(x 2) 3(2x 7)
    Distribute the 5 and the 3.
    x(5) - 2(5) + 2x(-3) - 7(-3)
    5x 10 6x + 21
    Combine like terms.
    - x+11
    Simplifying Example

    ( ) ( ) 4 3 10 6
    2
    1
    + + x x
    Simplifying Example

    Distribute.
    ( ) ( ) 4 3 10 6
    2
    1
    + + x x
    Simplifying Example

    Distribute.
    ( ) ( ) 4 3 10 6
    2
    1
    + + x x
    ( ) ( )
    12 3 5 3
    3 4 3
    2
    1
    10
    2
    1
    6
    + +
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    x x
    x x
    Simplifying Example

    Distribute.




    Combine like terms.

    ( ) ( ) 4 3 10 6
    2
    1
    + + x x
    ( ) ( )
    12 3 5 3
    3 4 3
    2
    1
    10
    2
    1
    6
    + +
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    x x
    x x
    Simplifying Example

    Distribute.




    Combine like terms.

    ( ) ( ) 4 3 10 6
    2
    1
    + + x x
    ( ) ( )
    12 3 5 3
    3 4 3
    2
    1
    10
    2
    1
    6
    + +
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    +
    |
    .
    |

    \
    |
    x x
    x x
    7 6 x
    Evaluating Expressions
    Remember to use correct order of operations.
    Evaluate the expression 2x 3xy +4y when
    x = 3 and y = -5.

    To find the numerical value of the expression,
    simply replace the variables in the expression
    with the appropriate number.
    Example
    Evaluate 2x3xy +4y when x = 3 and y = -5.
    Substitute in the numbers.
    2(3) 3(3)(-5) + 4(-5)
    Use correct order of operations.
    6 + 45 20
    51 20
    31
    Evaluating Example

    1 and 2 when 3 4 Evaluate
    2 2
    = = + y x y xy x
    Evaluating Example

    Substitute in the numbers.

    1 and 2 when 3 4 Evaluate
    2 2
    = = + y x y xy x
    Evaluating Example

    Substitute in the numbers.

    1 and 2 when 3 4 Evaluate
    2 2
    = = + y x y xy x
    ( ) ( )( ) ( )
    2 2
    1 3 1 2 4 2 +
    Evaluating Example
    Remember correct order of operations.

    1 and 2 when 3 4 Evaluate
    2 2
    = = + y x y xy x
    ( ) ( )( ) ( )
    2 2
    1 3 1 2 4 2 +
    Substitute in the numbers.

    ( )( ) ( ) 1 3 1 2 4 4 +
    3 8 4 + +
    15
    Common Mistakes
    Incorrect

    Correct

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